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Old 06-07-2009, 11:51 PM
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I just put a set of 305/30/19 tires on my 10 inch wide rim and now my car feels like it has MEGA body roll and its making me nervous to get on it in the turns. I feel like the back of the car is not connected with me. Is that too wide of a tire for that rim or something? Or do I just need to get used to this? I went from a 275/30/19. Am I just screwed or is there something I can do? Thanks in advance!
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Did you have Invos before ?

I dont think a tire change would make those changes
Old 06-08-2009, 08:10 AM
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Tire's really do not cause body roll . . . are the biger siticker tires exasperating a damaged susension component?
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nitto invos are known to be a more "comfortable" street tire. So if you went from a tire that had a stiffer sidewall before to the invo it would feel like the car is rolling more persay..

If not, it could be as stated above bringing it out damaged or worn out suspension components.

This is also a long shot, but did you check your tire pressure?
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could also just be tread squirm from new tires coupled with mold release.. give it a few days.




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